International Dance Exchange Alliance

This network creates a platform for independent artists and companies to promote their work through the help of others in the performing arts community. Our alliance supports touring and producing by offering accessibility to artists through assistance, affordability, and connection. Creating a dialogue and exchange with artists from different arts backgrounds cultivates social and cultural awareness while providing opportunities to disadvantaged artists.

“When I first started producing at 17, I had limited resources. Access to theaters and performance venues was reserved for established artists. Booking a show required a full portfolio, but filling a portfolio required presentation in a venue. It was this catch 22 that forced me to alienate myself from the traditional art community and present in unconventional locations. I created IDEA to counteract the existing closed-door mentality of art presenters and venues.”-Liliana Cattaneo/Founder IDEA

“IDEA is a brilliant and timely idea. In an era where funding is low, bringing artists together not only cuts down on presenting and producing costs, but helps build audience. This exchange offers the opportunity to create community and dialogue between artists, to show work in different cities, and create new patrons. Thanks to IDEA, my dance company made connections we couldn’t do on our own.”
-Paula Present/ Artistic Director of Ptero Dance Theatre in Los Angeles, California

International Dance Exchange Alliance (IDEA) is a free service, created in October 2008 for anyone who wants to make themselves accessible by working outside of the typical structure created for touring and producing. Artists of all disciplines are welcome as well as kind folks who are interested in offering artists a space to be heard.

Here is a great way to not just sit and wait on a long list for a small turn at presenting your Art… cause we don’t care how bad your Art is! We just want your commitment to working together. A whole community of artists and supporters working together will help individuals and independent companies succeed while fostering new ideas. Art is such an important part of our society. Without Art as a foundation for our Culture, our lives will tumble into monotony. People need access to education and each other in order to grow artistically. So, before all the artists of our day quit to get a “real” job, artists can work together to assist each other to be supported and paid the TRUE value for their contribution to society.

How it works: You send in your contact info. We post it. Everyone is offered free information and contacts. People communicate. Art happens. More connections are made.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN IDEA or email: idea@contactarts.org

IDEA Members: 111 People From 7 Countries on 1 Earth